Ex-Fla. GOP chairman charged with felony theft

The former chairman of the Republican Party of Florida has been arrested for allegedly running a scam bilking money from the party.

Wednesday, June 2nd 2010, 12:06 PM EDT

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Wednesday, June 2nd 2010, 12:10 PM EDT

Jim Greer

ORLANDO: The former chairman of the Republican Party of Florida has been arrested for allegedly running a scam bilking money from the party.

The Florida Department of Law enforcement took Jim Greer into custody Wednesday at his Orlando-area home. The 47-year-old has been charged with one count of organized fraud, one count of money laundering, and four counts of grand theft.

Greer resigned in February after reports surfaced that he used party funds on ritzy hotels, gourmet restaurants and private jets.